Autogenic Training (also known as Training, Autogenic, Progressive Muscle Relaxation): Technique based on muscle relaxation during self-hypnotic exercises. It is used in conjunction with psychotherapy.

NIH MeSH · D001326Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Autogenic Training

Also known asTraining, Autogenic · Progressive Muscle Relaxation · Muscle Relaxation, Progressive · Relaxation, Progressive Muscle · Progressive Relaxation · Relaxation, Progressive

Definition

Technique based on muscle relaxation during self-hypnotic exercises. It is used in conjunction with psychotherapy.

MeSH classification

  • E02.190.525.217.100
  • F04.754.424.386

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Common questions about Autogenic Training

What does Autogenic Training mean in medicine?
Technique based on muscle relaxation during self-hypnotic exercises. It is used in conjunction with psychotherapy. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Autogenic Training known by any other names?
Yes. Autogenic Training is also referred to as Training, Autogenic, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Muscle Relaxation, Progressive, Relaxation, Progressive Muscle in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Autogenic Training sit in the medical classification?
Autogenic Training falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E02.190.525.217.100, F04.754.424.386). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001326) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗